Why the Myth of the “Savage Indian” Persists
Iconic children’s books and popular media that Gen Xers grew up with are riddled with damaging Native stereotypes—but things may finally be shifting.
Why the Myth of the “Savage Indian” Persists
Culture
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Cultivating Peace in the Heart of the Balkans
Decades after the violence of the Yugoslav wars, veterans are starting to heal and find reconciliation.
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Is a More Generous Society Possible?
Generosity helps communities manage risk and cope with disasters. New research untangles the factors that lead people to help neighbors in need.
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When Rare Diseases Aren’t So Rare
Having a strange and little-known condition is increasingly becoming a regular part of life, bonding patients together with a common cause.
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The Science of Human Nature Has a Serious Problem
You can’t characterize human psychology and behavior if studies overlook 85 percent of people on Earth.
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A Daughter’s Disability and a Father’s Awakening
When an anthropologist’s baby was diagnosed with Down syndrome, he was overwhelmed by emotional upheaval. Then, everything changed.